Claire McCardell

Fashion designer

New York, NY

About Claire

Claire McCardell was a fashion designer who revolutionized women's clothing in the mid-20th century. She is known for her modernist designs and her use of new fabrics and techniques.

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The Great American Designer

Articles of Interest•Feb 27, 2026•41:20•guest

New biographies look at the careers of designers Claire McCardell and Virgil Abloh

NPR's Book of the Day•Jul 18, 2025•21:01•guest